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FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE’S “THE PRIMALS” TO PERFORM AT DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL 2026
The Band Brings Iconic Music from Critically Acclaimed MMORPG to the Vaunted Festival Stages of Donington Park
LONDON (23rd February, 2026) – Today, SQUARE ENIX announced that THE PRIMALS, the official band of FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, will perform at Download Festival at Donington Park in the UK on Friday 12th June 2026.
Announced alongside a slew of other bands performing at the festival, the announcement was made across official FFXIV social media channels, led with a short video message led by FFXIV Sound Director Masayoshi Soken. The video message can be seen here: https://youtu.be/K66TJpu9JCA
Since forming, THE PRIMALS have headlined sold out shows across Japan, including Nippon Budokan and the Yokohama Arena, with lottery allocated tickets continuing to be in phenomenal demand, alongside appearances at dedicated Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival events across North America, Europe, South Korea, and China. Short behind the scenes videos of two concerts can be seen below:
- Yokohama Arena – BtS video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuTat1kgzH8
- Budokan – BtS video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyLdDvXTeSo
The appearance at Download Festival in 2026 marks the first time the band has performed a standalone concert outside of Asia or the much-anticipated Global Fan Festival events that take place around the world. Joining the history books alongside some of the most iconic artists from across the rock and metal world, THE PRIMALSwill bring their trademark energy, musical variety and a show quite unlike anything before seen at the festival, it’s an event that is not to be missed! For more information regarding the festival and tickets, please visit the Lodestone; https://sqex.to/01GYo
Download Festival is one of the world’s premier rock and metal music festivals and has been home to some of the biggest bands in the world over the years! Host to some of the most iconic headline and breakout performances across the rock and metal genres in years gone by, the festival itself remains a pillar of the live music circuit and a true icon amongst both new and established bands alike!
Now entering its 23rd year, from Wednesday 10th June to Sunday 14th of June, Donington Park becomes home to the hallowed stages of the festival, and soon, the music of FINAL FANTASY XIV!
For more information on the festival, including information on other bands performing, please visit: Download Festival
With more than 30 million total registered accounts, there has never been a better time for newcomers to begin their adventures in the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga. The Free Trial includes all content from A Realm Reborn, the Heavensward and Stormblood expansions (and updates through Patch 4.58). Free Trial players can enjoy hundreds of hours of award-winning gameplay and story experiences equivalent to three full FINAL FANTASY titles, without limit on playtime. More information can be found at: https://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial
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